MURFREESBORO — For
the Feb. 11-15 Sexual Responsibility Week at Middle Tennessee State University
and nationwide, MTSU Health Promotion has several offerings.

“Sexplanations” will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.
12, in Cason Kennedy Nursing Building Room 108, said Lisa Schrader, director of
Health Promotion.

“U Got Game?” will be held from 2:30 to 3 p.m. and from 3:15
to 3:45 p.m. on both Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 13-14, in the new Student
Union Building’s Parliamentary Room on the second floor of the facility.

“Sexual Responsibility Week is a national campaign for peer health
education groups like the Raider Health Corps that has existed for more than a
decade,” Schrader said. “The week is focused on promoting responsible sexual
decision-making through a variety of activities and events. Students attending
the events are encouraged to examine their values, define their personal
boundaries and clearly communicate with their partners before making decisions
about sex.”

Schrader added that Sexual Responsibility Week provides an opportunity
for students to open a dialogue on sexual responsibility and healthy
relationships and to generally promote health education on campus.

“In this manner, MTSU students, along with millions of college students
across the country, are provided with the opportunity to increase their
knowledge about sexual health and to take precautions to protect themselves,
their friends and their futures,” she said.

With the “Sexplanations” event, Schrader said misinformation about sex
and sexual health is rampant. She added that people attending can learn fact
from fiction regarding sexual health and healthy relationships. Raider Health
Corps members will cover topics like preventive health, contraception, risk reduction
and resources available to students on campus.

The “U Got Game?” sessions Wednesday and Thursday will provide a
game-like atmosphere, with attendees having a chance to win prizes. The games
will feature topics related to sexual health and healthy relationships.

Schrader said students and others attending “U Got Game?” should pick
the time that best works for them and to bring along friends “to see who in
your social group has the most game.”

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